November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Yakima, WA MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Yakima, WA MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Washington. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Yakima, WA MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 76,830 $13.03 $15.53 $32,300 1.5 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 1,850 $35.95 $39.24 $81,630 1.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 40 $61.53 $61.03 $126,940 8.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 550 $39.38 $46.27 $96,240 3.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 60 $34.92 $38.21 $79,470 6.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 50 $30.64 $30.85 $64,160 3.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 140 $33.33 $34.58 $71,920 4.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 50 $37.96 $37.35 $77,690 5.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 90 $37.41 $43.28 $90,030 7.1 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 70 $30.74 $35.37 $73,580 11.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 40 $32.56 $35.90 $74,660 6.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 190 (4) (4) $78,230 2.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 40 $40.46 $40.84 $84,940 4.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 80 $38.18 $41.89 $87,130 4.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers (7) $36.62 $36.08 $75,050 3.0 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,870 $23.11 $26.42 $54,940 3.8 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 50 $27.19 $26.88 $55,920 7.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 60 $17.97 $16.96 $35,270 7.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 100 $21.59 $24.18 $50,290 5.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 30 $21.36 $22.05 $45,860 4.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 120 $21.34 $21.90 $45,550 2.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 160 $17.61 $22.03 $45,820 11.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 110 $20.17 $20.80 $43,270 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 80 $18.27 $19.19 $39,920 6.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 40 $23.91 $30.35 $63,130 9.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 440 $25.25 $31.27 $65,040 8.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 80 $26.88 $34.88 $72,550 15.0 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $23.68 $23.70 $49,300 5.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 650 $20.62 $21.30 $44,300 6.4 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 50 $21.98 $23.11 $48,080 4.1 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 50 $26.63 $27.62 $57,460 5.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 290 $14.46 $14.79 $30,770 11.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $27.99 $27.72 $57,650 2.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 90 $24.24 $26.39 $54,890 4.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 30 $20.68 $22.01 $45,780 5.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 750 $23.54 $24.22 $50,380 3.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 220 $26.42 $27.61 $57,430 4.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 30 $32.16 $31.59 $65,710 5.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 70 $24.17 $25.45 $52,940 6.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters (7) $14.38 $14.25 $29,630 9.0 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 70 $16.32 $16.09 $33,470 3.6 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 80 $20.33 $20.69 $43,040 2.8 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 680 $22.16 $23.23 $48,320 3.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 60 $21.61 $24.86 $51,710 6.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 80 $23.18 $22.68 $47,170 2.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $16.85 $22.81 $47,440 15.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 80 $30.57 $29.34 $61,030 4.1 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 50 $26.75 $27.17 $56,510 8.4 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 50 $10.39 $12.07 $25,110 7.3 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 90 $13.98 $15.14 $31,490 4.3 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 30 $20.46 $19.98 $41,570 4.1 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 2,320 $15.02 $15.89 $33,050 4.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 240 $12.76 $13.77 $28,630 2.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 130 $23.71 $23.20 $48,260 3.2 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors (7) $17.09 $17.30 $35,990 3.4 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 630 $14.06 $14.57 $30,300 5.3 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 240 $14.55 $15.21 $31,630 9.4 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 70 $18.94 $18.45 $38,370 4.0 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 210 $22.14 $20.96 $43,600 6.9 %
  21-1091 Health Educators (7) $16.12 $18.13 $37,720 4.8 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 180 $19.44 $18.48 $38,440 10.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 300 $9.50 $9.90 $20,590 2.8 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 470 $19.96 $26.12 $54,320 7.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 140 $32.96 $38.21 $79,480 6.4 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 40 $50.82 $47.54 $98,890 13.7 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 80 $18.65 $18.18 $37,820 4.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks (7) $18.48 $17.19 $35,760 11.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $15.75 $15.96 $33,200 3.4 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 6,430 $16.88 $17.51 $36,420 2.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 260 $20.21 $19.53 $40,620 3.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 340 $10.06 $10.66 $22,160 5.0 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 100 (4) (4) $42,220 2.3 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,030 (4) (4) $42,540 2.1 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 870 (4) (4) $42,600 1.6 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 540 (4) (4) $43,580 2.3 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 140 (4) (4) $43,140 2.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 90 (4) (4) $40,160 2.3 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 80 (4) (4) $40,780 2.5 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $42,060 2.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 60 $12.81 $13.71 $28,510 5.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 100 $24.38 $23.25 $48,370 2.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $13.01 $17.87 $37,160 18.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 1,550 (4) (4) $24,150 1.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 690 $13.96 $16.00 $33,270 3.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 120 $10.89 $11.50 $23,920 4.8 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 30 $14.98 $16.35 $34,010 7.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 50 (4) (4) $26,000 7.9 %
  27-3010 Announcers 60 $10.68 $18.28 $38,020 15.5 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 40 $15.12 $15.53 $32,310 5.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 50 $17.13 $19.14 $39,820 7.8 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 30 $13.69 $14.19 $29,510 5.0 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 70 $10.88 $14.44 $30,030 16.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 3,760 $22.66 $25.98 $54,040 3.5 %
  29-1020 Dentists 60 (5) $90.59 $188,420 9.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 30 $22.55 $22.88 $47,590 3.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 160 $40.21 $38.23 $79,520 2.0 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 100 $59.15 $55.08 $114,570 13.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 100 $32.01 $33.34 $69,340 7.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,450 $24.69 $25.00 $52,000 1.8 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 40 $25.53 $25.30 $52,630 2.0 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 80 $28.65 $30.23 $62,870 3.6 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 60 $26.84 $28.17 $58,600 7.7 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians (7) $26.39 $25.96 $54,000 3.1 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 50 $16.59 $16.38 $34,060 2.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $31.71 $31.90 $66,350 5.4 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (7) $25.03 $25.43 $52,900 7.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 100 $19.57 $19.55 $40,660 2.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 120 $13.27 $13.21 $27,480 1.6 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 50 $16.79 $16.88 $35,120 2.8 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 540 $15.98 $15.87 $33,010 3.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 170 $11.42 $12.41 $25,820 2.7 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 50 $24.39 $24.34 $50,640 3.4 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,470 $9.90 $10.46 $21,760 1.7 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 600 $8.51 $9.18 $19,100 5.1 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 970 $9.50 $9.60 $19,980 1.7 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $10.31 $10.72 $22,300 4.1 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 210 $12.58 $12.88 $26,790 3.6 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 240 $10.99 $11.47 $23,860 3.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 50 $13.17 $13.47 $28,020 3.1 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides (7) $10.11 $9.96 $20,720 2.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (7) $10.37 $10.17 $21,160 4.9 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,690 $18.34 $18.52 $38,530 6.9 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 30 $23.79 $23.74 $49,380 2.7 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 90 $31.84 $32.03 $66,620 3.7 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers (7) $32.33 $32.56 $67,710 6.9 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 250 $21.90 $19.81 $41,200 15.7 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 40 $28.71 $28.71 $59,710 3.0 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 300 $22.00 $23.38 $48,640 6.9 %
  33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators (7) $10.72 $11.51 $23,940 2.5 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 390 $9.67 $10.66 $22,180 2.5 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,160 $8.17 $9.18 $19,100 1.6 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $17.36 $20.87 $43,410 17.3 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 320 $14.03 $16.16 $33,600 7.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 190 $8.18 $8.97 $18,650 8.7 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 400 $11.12 $11.12 $23,140 3.3 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 370 $9.55 $9.63 $20,040 2.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $8.27 $8.64 $17,970 3.8 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 280 $8.77 $9.47 $19,700 1.6 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 340 $8.13 $8.35 $17,360 2.2 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 1,660 $7.95 $8.27 $17,200 1.6 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 730 $7.33 $8.30 $17,270 5.0 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 880 $7.86 $8.36 $17,390 2.6 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 220 $7.91 $8.36 $17,400 3.9 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 290 $7.86 $7.92 $16,470 1.7 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 140 $7.75 $7.72 $16,070 1.9 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,450 $9.56 $10.45 $21,740 1.8 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 90 $14.31 $14.26 $29,650 4.5 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 30 $16.42 $17.53 $36,460 4.8 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,450 $10.02 $10.63 $22,110 2.2 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 380 $7.96 $8.45 $17,570 3.2 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 410 $9.55 $10.26 $21,350 3.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 1,300 $9.29 $11.07 $23,020 3.8 %
  39-1011 Gaming Supervisors (7) $18.37 $17.61 $36,620 12.6 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 80 $13.43 $15.67 $32,580 9.9 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 40 $8.44 $8.73 $18,150 3.6 %
  39-3011 Gaming Dealers (7) $7.33 $8.13 $16,900 3.4 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 150 $8.18 $8.94 $18,590 3.4 %
  39-4021 Funeral Attendants 40 $10.63 $11.09 $23,060 7.6 %
  39-5011 Barbers (7) $19.45 $16.58 $34,490 6.8 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (7) $15.34 $14.75 $30,690 15.7 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 260 $8.09 $8.39 $17,450 2.1 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 80 $9.66 $9.68 $20,130 3.0 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 110 $10.63 $11.02 $22,930 3.0 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 70 $13.00 $13.66 $28,410 12.7 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 7,820 $10.30 $14.36 $29,870 4.8 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 700 $17.23 $19.18 $39,890 3.6 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 110 $26.30 $36.19 $75,280 14.7 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 2,710 $8.69 $9.72 $20,210 2.7 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 780 $8.35 $9.14 $19,010 3.3 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 240 $11.13 $11.87 $24,680 5.4 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 1,830 $10.10 $12.27 $25,520 5.4 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 100 $18.85 $19.13 $39,790 2.4 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 160 $59.55 $58.18 $121,010 28.0 %
  41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  41-3041 Travel Agents 30 $10.34 $10.84 $22,540 7.8 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 90 $22.97 $23.14 $48,140 13.1 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 670 $21.62 $24.32 $50,590 5.4 %
  41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 30 $20.31 $20.49 $42,630 2.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 11,700 $12.73 $13.48 $28,040 1.7 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 560 $20.06 $20.78 $43,220 2.2 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 60 $10.27 $10.81 $22,480 2.4 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 140 $13.21 $13.96 $29,040 6.8 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 330 $12.35 $12.94 $26,920 3.9 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,510 $13.31 $13.71 $28,520 1.8 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 190 $13.73 $14.02 $29,150 1.7 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks (7) $15.53 $15.59 $32,440 3.4 %
  43-3071 Tellers 450 $9.95 $10.09 $20,980 4.0 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 150 $16.47 $16.20 $33,700 4.5 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 740 $10.13 $11.55 $24,020 9.8 %
  43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 210 $17.89 $17.06 $35,490 7.7 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 70 $8.22 $8.50 $17,680 2.5 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 80 $8.31 $8.45 $17,580 4.2 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 90 $12.80 $12.85 $26,730 2.9 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks 70 $12.58 $12.78 $26,580 4.4 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 100 $12.65 $13.36 $27,790 4.7 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 80 $13.99 $14.37 $29,890 1.9 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 690 $10.10 $10.29 $21,410 2.3 %
  43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents 70 $19.44 $19.37 $40,290 4.0 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 50 $13.82 $14.51 $30,190 6.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 150 $10.54 $12.72 $26,450 13.9 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities (7) $16.48 $15.78 $32,820 3.3 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 200 $21.43 $20.88 $43,420 (7)
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 80 $18.79 $17.74 $36,900 (7)
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 120 $16.99 $17.64 $36,690 3.2 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 420 $12.21 $12.74 $26,510 3.6 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 510 $9.33 $10.49 $21,810 3.2 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 90 $12.63 $13.31 $27,690 6.9 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 230 $19.08 $19.76 $41,110 4.0 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 280 $14.80 $14.60 $30,360 2.9 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 480 $15.46 $15.13 $31,460 5.2 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 900 $13.59 $13.49 $28,070 2.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers (7) $10.06 $10.27 $21,360 3.0 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (7) $23.92 $22.73 $47,280 6.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,860 $11.47 $11.79 $24,530 2.3 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2,070 $9.78 $11.03 $22,940 3.5 %
  45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 70 $20.18 $20.84 $43,360 5.0 %
  45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 180 $14.73 $15.31 $31,840 5.7 %
  45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 960 $8.57 $8.94 $18,600 2.9 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 430 $9.77 $10.06 $20,930 6.5 %
  45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators 50 $15.55 $16.16 $33,610 4.6 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 2,960 $16.60 $17.35 $36,100 2.6 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 190 $25.12 $26.33 $54,770 3.6 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 500 $19.05 $19.74 $41,060 9.5 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (7) $16.13 $16.98 $35,310 11.9 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 200 $13.85 $15.42 $32,070 13.7 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 320 $14.21 $15.44 $32,110 4.9 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 100 $19.97 $20.34 $42,310 3.0 %
  47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 60 $16.47 $18.72 $38,950 10.1 %
  47-2082 Tapers 40 $18.00 $19.67 $40,920 12.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 160 $20.95 $20.66 $42,960 3.2 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 120 $15.45 $14.95 $31,110 2.4 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (7) $20.19 $21.28 $44,260 20.0 %
  47-2181 Roofers 100 $19.03 $18.72 $38,930 6.1 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $16.80 $18.30 $38,070 7.7 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters 380 $10.11 $10.23 $21,270 4.5 %
  47-3014 Helpers—Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (7) $9.85 $9.78 $20,340 5.0 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 40 $24.24 $24.34 $50,620 5.0 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 170 $18.74 $18.38 $38,230 2.4 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 3,490 $16.21 $16.64 $34,610 1.9 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 300 $23.77 $24.05 $50,020 3.3 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 50 $16.33 $17.25 $35,870 4.9 %
  49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (7) $15.81 $15.96 $33,210 11.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 130 $15.46 $15.02 $31,240 5.2 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 510 $13.91 $14.56 $30,290 4.6 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 190 $15.83 $16.23 $33,750 3.8 %
  49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics 120 $14.39 $14.82 $30,830 5.9 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 50 $22.46 $22.37 $46,540 4.4 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 80 $11.01 $11.58 $24,090 3.1 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 150 $16.19 $16.52 $34,360 5.9 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 220 $18.76 $18.66 $38,800 2.3 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 960 $14.85 $14.82 $30,830 2.7 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 90 $17.58 $17.19 $35,760 3.5 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 90 $15.91 $17.16 $35,690 11.3 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 70 $11.84 $13.40 $27,870 5.0 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 7,050 $12.86 $13.77 $28,640 2.1 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 460 $21.16 $22.59 $46,990 1.9 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 60 $10.72 $11.15 $23,180 2.1 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 530 $11.01 $11.51 $23,940 3.4 %
  51-3011 Bakers 140 $14.99 $13.19 $27,420 8.2 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 110 $16.29 $15.44 $32,120 3.2 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 150 $14.88 $14.78 $30,750 4.8 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $10.06 $10.89 $22,660 6.4 %
  51-4041 Machinists 180 $14.70 $15.39 $32,020 3.3 %
  51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.24 $12.32 $25,630 4.1 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 250 $13.77 $14.75 $30,670 2.2 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 30 $12.83 $13.07 $27,190 3.0 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators (7) $20.91 $20.73 $43,120 4.0 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 100 $8.15 $8.41 $17,500 1.8 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (7) $11.96 $11.61 $24,150 5.5 %
  51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (7) $8.70 $10.35 $21,520 10.0 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 130 $12.90 $13.35 $27,760 5.8 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30 $17.70 $18.28 $38,020 2.8 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 40 $17.58 $18.65 $38,800 7.3 %
  51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 230 $15.58 $15.11 $31,420 2.9 %
  51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $10.52 $10.99 $22,860 4.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 50 $12.54 $13.10 $27,250 6.3 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $13.99 $13.19 $27,440 8.2 %
  51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $13.63 $14.29 $29,730 3.1 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 240 $13.01 $13.81 $28,720 4.1 %
  51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians (7) $21.80 $18.94 $39,400 4.7 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,240 $12.50 $12.38 $25,750 6.0 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 90 $11.48 $11.00 $22,880 7.7 %
  51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 30 $13.86 $15.17 $31,550 12.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (7) $11.41 $12.37 $25,730 14.2 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 50 $9.07 $11.31 $23,520 6.9 %
  51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 60 $11.64 $11.42 $23,750 6.7 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 310 $10.24 $10.95 $22,790 5.2 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,200 $10.31 $11.75 $24,450 2.7 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 150 $17.35 $18.78 $39,070 4.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 110 $22.00 $21.32 $44,340 2.9 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 390 $14.38 $14.09 $29,310 2.3 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 220 $15.41 $14.72 $30,610 6.6 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,130 $15.89 $16.49 $34,310 5.6 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 600 $10.62 $11.50 $23,910 4.4 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (7) $10.16 $9.86 $20,510 4.4 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 70 $8.44 $10.26 $21,340 4.5 %
  53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 60 $11.56 $12.47 $25,930 12.0 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 30 $14.45 $16.21 $33,710 8.1 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 980 $11.42 $12.25 $25,480 2.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 160 $8.41 $9.04 $18,810 6.0 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,580 $9.00 $10.15 $21,120 4.9 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 310 $10.27 $10.99 $22,860 6.2 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 2,190 $8.07 $8.66 $18,000 2.2 %

About November 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) This median wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: November 24, 2004